Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves has been released from hospital after being admitted due to illness last week.
Spurs’ record
goalscorer suffered a severe stroke in 2015 that has left him wheelchair-bound.
Tottenham confirmed
last week he had not suffered another stroke nor had he been diagnosed with
coronavirus.
“We are delighted
to let you all know that Jimmy is now back at home recuperating with his wife
Irene,” said a statement on the former England striker’s Facebook page.
“He has been very
ill and we are hoping he will be fine going forward.”
Greaves, who scored 266 times for Tottenham, began his career at Chelsea and also had spells at West Ham and Milan.
With 44 goals in 57
games for England, he is fourth on his country’s all-time goalscoring charts
behind Wayne Rooney, Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker.
He was part of
England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, but suffered an injury during the group
stage and did not play in the 4-2 final win over West Germany.
“Thanks to the
thousands of you that have sent goodwill messages,” added the statement.
“We love that so
many of you still hold Jimmy so dear to your hearts and it’s lovely to know
that there is still so much love for him in the world.”
